Louisiana Shrimp Association

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The Louisiana Shrimp Coaltion(LSC) is our fiscal agent and umbrella association. LSC is a Section 501(c) (3) charitable organization, EIN 93-3159150. All donations are tax-deductible.

March 11, 2025
LSA and members submitted comments online in response to the Office of the United States Trade Representative's (USTR) request for comments identifying unfair trade practices by and any non-reciprocal trade arrangements with other countries. The deadline for comments was March 11, 2025. All comments submitted will be used by the USTR to develop a report with recommendations as to what actions President Trump should take to meaningfully address harm caused to Americans by unfair trade. Click here to read the LSA comment letter submitted.
To view all comments submitted on different products click here: All Comments

LSA Press Release:
Louisiana Shrimp Association Commends the USITC Affirmative Decision "Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam Injure U.S. Industry"

US Shrimp Industry Injured:Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam Injure U.S. Industry
November 19, 2024
News Release 24-114
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-699-700, 702 , 731-TA-1660
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam Injure U.S. Industry
The U.S. International Trade Commission Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of frozen warmwater shrimp from Indonesia that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and imports of frozen warmwater shrimp from Ecuador, India, and Vietnam that Commerce has determined are subsidized by the governments of Ecuador, India, and Vietnam.
https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2024/er1119_66150.htm
Please click the link below to view investigation timeline, documents and more information on the anti dumping investigation.
Click Here to View ITC Information

LSA Press Release October 8, 2024
Louisiana Festival Serving Imported Shrimp!

LOUISIANA CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN
NOTE: This has to be renewed each year
Under the authority of 56:303E,(1), this form may be used to qualify a Louisiana licensed commercial fisherman as "certified". An IRS registered tax preparer possessing a PIN must complete the form certifying that based upon his most recent federal income tax return that the fisherman earns at least fifty percent of his income from commercial fishing activities, and have it notorized, then mailed in to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
Click here to down load the form

COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN TAX EXPEMPT FORM
Commercial fisherman may apply for a certificate of exemption from Louisiana state sales and use taxes under Louisiana Revised Statute 47:305.20.
Click here to download the form

Become Louisiana Certified

"The primary mission of the Louisiana Seafood Certification Program is to build a unified brand to attract consumers as well as foodservice and seafood distribution buyers who want to be sure they’re sourcing the best-tasting seafood in the world—Louisiana Seafood." The basic requirements along with instruction on how to apply to become a Louisiana Seafood Certified Program participant can be found here- Louisiana Certification Program

Our Goal
- is to incorporate the participation of everyone involved in the Shrimp Industry, and to preserve the culture and heritage of the traditional Louisiana Shrimper.

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